Bombardier

Operations Supervisor, Avionics

Bombardier$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of aircraft heavy/line maintenance experience
  • At least 2 years of leadership/supervisory experience, preferably in aircraft maintenance
  • A&P Certificate or equivalent FAR part 65 certification
  • Knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (parts 91, 121, 135, and 145)
  • Familiarity with aircraft maintenance inspection programs for jets
  • Understanding of Environmental, Health & Safety regulations relevant to aircraft maintenance
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

  • Adhere to Bombardier General Work Requirements
  • Promote a safe work environment by supervising safety and security programs
  • Conduct regular safety/security audits and address discrepancies
  • Perform supervisory tasks including personnel decisions and schedule management
  • Communicate with customers regarding project updates and service issues
  • Oversee maintenance and service work packages for efficiency and accuracy
  • Ensure work is performed in compliance with operational and regulatory standards.

Benefits

  • Flexible and hybrid work policies
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment with multiple teams
  • Potential to engage in special programs and initiatives
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic aviation service setting.
Full Job Description
Posting Start Date: 5/20/26

Requisition ID: 13440

Windsor Locks, CT, USA,

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

What are your contributions to the team?

  • Adhere to Bombardier General Work Requirements
  • Encourage and promote a safe work environment by supervising a safety/security program which includes operation of support equipment, aircraft systems, 5S, general housekeeping and lean manufacturing.
  • Ensure that regular established safety/security audits are conducted and discrepancies are addressed.
  • Perform supervisory responsibilities for assigned employees and area(s), for example, time card and vacation approvals, PMP and 30/60 day reviews, opportunities for professional development and training, personnel decisions concerning hire, fire, disciplinary issues, and salary adjustments, as well as employee schedules and leave
  • Assist with customers in daily communications, coordinating, and follow-up for items such as time/labor/material quotes, preliminary invoices, progress updates, customer approval and debrief on work packages, resolution of squawks, and warranty issues. May be required to upsell additional work to Customer.
  • Supervise the performance of maintenance and service work packages for assigned aircraft. Per assigned shift, manage labor hours per work package for accuracy and efficiency.
  • On assigned shift, execute and maintain schedule through aircraft delivery and follow-up. Monitor and oversee work flow to ensure work package is on schedule and within budget, including shop floor efficiency. Ensure that work is performed in accordance with Repair Station / Quality Manual, Site Operating Procedures and FARs.
  • As required, submit requests for engineering support (RED's, RFE's, SRPSA's and installs) in direct support of operations for all product lines.
  • Support all teams (i.e. Quality, Invoice Analysts, Line Service, Materials) in returning aircraft to service after maintenance.
  • May be required to act on behalf of Project Manager during absence (Business Aircraft only)
  • Use working knowledge to assist and coordinate special programs (i.e., Smart Parts, ESP, MSP, Honeywell, and Warranty) with Planning, Invoice Analysts and Materials. (Business Aircraft only)
  • Review final customer invoice as needed, (i.e., review margin analysis, warranty negotiations, and revision of service orders (SVOs). (Business Aircraft only, approve and sign)
  • Responsible for meeting or exceeding facility financial objectives on all projects. May be required to issue and collect DPRs, reviews payment terms with customer


How to thrive in this role?

  • You typically have a minimum of 3 years of experience in performing aircraft heavy/line maintenance
  • You typically have a minimum of 2 years leadership / Supervisory or Lead experience (Aircraft Maintenance preferred)
  • You have A&P Certificate or you are otherwise appropriately certificated under FAR part 65
  • You have working knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, for example, part 91, 121, 135, and 145
  • You have working knowledge of aircraft maintenance inspection programs for jet aircraft
  • You have working knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety rules and regulations as they apply to workplace safety and environmental aspects of aircraft maintenance operations
  • You have interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, all levels of management team, and other departments
  • You have customer service skills necessary to modify communication, tone, and presentation to defuse crisis situations with internal and external customers and maintain mutually beneficial customer relations
  • You demonstrate strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to develop people and build a strong team
  • You have strong verbal and written communications skills
  • You have training skills necessary to provide employee training
  • You have planning and organization skills necessary to plan, prioritize and coordinate workload of assigned employees within a multiple project setting
  • You have computer skills necessary to learn and / or operate word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, project, email and web-based applications as well as other operating systems used to manage the maintenance work
  • You have 4-year College Degree (preferred)
  • You have previous experience in Project Management (preferred)
  • You have working knowledge of SAP, Pivotal & Autotime maintenance transactions (preferred)
  • You have working knowledge of ISO/OHSAS management system and resources (preferred)


Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!

Job Operations Supervisor, Avionics

Primary Location Hartford Service Center

Organization Learjet Inc

Shift

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 13440 Operations Supervisor, Avionics

About Bombardier

Bombardier is a multinational aerospace and transportation company that designs, manufactures, and sells aircraft, trains, and related products and services. The company operates in two main segments: Aviation and Transportation. The Aviation segment includes business and commercial aircraft, as well as aerostructures and engineering services. The Transportation segment includes rail vehicles and related services. Bombardier was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. The company has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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